Is there a reason why this mat is not sticking to our tub? Is there some sort of trick to get it to stick? Thank you.
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My mat has about 200 suction cups. It sticks so well that I haven't had it slip at all. I cannot imagine why it would not stick to someone's tub. Possibly the tub needs scouring with a good product like Ajax with bleach.
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It only sticks to certain type of tubs depending on the material. I think it sticks to the older models as the newer ones are made out of some kind of acrylic.
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Hi! This is Kristina from SlipX Solutions. Our suction cup bathtub mats are designed to adhere to smooth surfaces. If your bathtub or shower is textured, tiled, or not completely smooth, than there is a chance some of the cups will not stick to the surface. Please contact SlipX Solutions if you have any questions. Thank you for your question.
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You may need to run some water first. Suction cups won't work very well on a dry tub.
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I did the same thing and it stick. It might unstick if that area is wet when in the shower
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I have tile 1/2 way up my wall and it attached without any problem until he tried to sit on it. :) I put a little water on the suction cups and didn't have any problems with it sticking. I just taught him not to sit on it and to let me empty it.
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I'm not sure why it doesn't work. This is the first one that I have tried that does. I have smooth walls in the shower and was never able to get anything to stick for longer than a month. This one has held since I purchased it. Perhaps the suctions themselves are not good? I also cleaned the surface with alcohol and let it dry completely before putting it on. I also have quite a few things in it and it's not showing any signs at all of loosening.
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This piece really needs a flat surface to sit on. In my experience, most tubs are not perfectly flat so I do believe you might have a problem with the piece scratching your tub.
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Mine usually stays on and I take lots of baths. Sometimes it comes off and I set it sticky side up on the counter to dry and reapply it after the bath. It still works and will stays on the remaining days. I don't know why it comes off during some baths and sticks other times
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is it because your tub isn't smooth? (because of anti-slip textures?) if that's the case, the only thing I can think of is that you would need to make a 'semi permanent' suction - in a 100% dry tub and with dry suction cups, apply some GE clear silicone to each of the cups. Just a little. Press the cups to where they need to be and probably let it cure over 24 hours. If you ever want/need to remove the pad, the silicone won't ruin your tub at all and should peel up easily. But meanwhile, the pad should remain securely on the bottom of your bath with the silicone. Also, if you DO have a completely smooth tub, try pushing down the suction cupped areas again once the tub is full of water and you're actually sitting/laying on the mat. Sometimes mine will float up but once I restick them (while being in the tub) they'll stay attached. Lastly, maybe try keeping the motor at a Medium level and not High - that might keep the mat more secure as well... I hope this helps everyone - the mat is really a great thing and it would stink if you can't use it :(
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Very easy - and for that matter if you pick it up from the bottom of the wet tub and let it air dry, mildew doesn't form. The mat is not porous which keeps it from getting mildew. It's a great bath mat!!
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This is interesting queston. I put a slat in my bathtub and I see it floats not sink...is it help for you?
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Hi,I scrubbed mine with comet cleanser and then I went to bed bath and beyond and got the SQUARE stick on, they work great, the stips did not work but the squares did. Just make sure that the tub is rinsed clean of all chemicals and dry it with the hair dryer. They will work great.Hope this helps. My tub was so slippery, i fell last year.Kathy
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Hi again Robin,Can you give any advice on how you used the steamer to clean your tub? I just finally tried mine out last night and it didn't really lift off the soap scum. Maybe it was just too much scum for it to handle?Also, it left residue from what it had picked up on the floor the first time. Any tips?Thanks for your advice!Renee
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It usually sticks. I soak mine in water for several hours, then hold the part on the outside bottom that turns, and pull very hard. It comes off. Any chance you have forced it on without making sure you have it "flat side to flat side"?
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Ive used a towel before and its worked fine. I have invested in toesox which really help with the slipping. More practice and the more the mat will break in.
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I had the same problem. Bigger issues were that the base doesn't roll all that easily.. Almost better off bolting a bench to the tub.. Not great for the tub.. But way safer..
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I haven't had that problem. I usually put a towel over the actual mat and hang the towel to air dry after using it. I then store the bamboo mat on its side, next to the bathtub. You may try putting the mat in strong sunshine for a few days, especially if you are in a dry climate. :/
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Mine has never gotten "yucky". Weekly, I spray by tub with the "blue then white" cleaner and let the hot water rinse go through the mat. Then, I hang the mat on the inside shower door until it dries. That is the only time I remove the mat from the bottom of the tub. I have had mine for months and it is still like new!
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Do you use it on the mat or are you trying to just put it in the machine. If you are using the mat it should stick on the mat and you should not have a problem